The 2012 Acura RDX provides sharp handling at an attractive price, but other small luxury crossovers will likely prove more desirable overall. The 2012 RDX has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine; six cylinders is the norm for this segment. But although it’s down on power compared to other compact luxury SUVs, the RDX still accelerates with [...]

Though not quite as compelling as a couple other rivals, the 2012 Acura TSX is nonetheless a smart choice for an entry-level luxury sedan or wagon. The 2012 Acura TSX sedan gets a new Special Edition package with sporty styling touches. The TSX Sport Wagon receives additional cargo-area storage space courtesy of a compact tire [...]

Both sensible and desirable, the 2012 Acura MDX is a standout for its brand and its class. For 2012, the Acura MDX carries over unchanged. The 2012 Acura MDX could be the best luxury crossover you haven’t yet considered. Lost among the European-style icons, the American bulk carriers and its own Japanese rivals, the Acura [...]

More form than function, the 2012 Acura ZDX is neither a sporty hatchback nor a functional SUV. As a result, it’s full of compromises that should give shoppers reason to pause. The Acura ZDX returns unchanged for 2012. Under its evocative shape, the ZDX is essentially an Acura MDX, and that’s certainly a good point [...]

The 2012 Acura RL is a capable luxury sedan, but newer competitors are more inviting overall. The 2012 Acura RL’s invisibility within this segment probably has something connected to its rather dated styling. The RL’s bland lines just don’t catch eyes like its more fashionable, more recently styled rivals. Furthermore, while its engine’s output is [...]

The 2012 Acura TL gets revised front-end styling, a six-speed automatic transmission, improved fuel efficiency, an upgraded navigation system and a quieter freeway ride. And as the current generation of the Acura TL has shown, the inverse can be true as well – questionable styling can hurt the success of an otherwise well-regarded luxury sport [...]

The 2011 Acura ZDX carries over unchanged from its inaugural year. First impressions of the 2011 Acura ZDX hint at muscular performance and sharp handling. The ZDX’s chiseled, curved and bulging body panels give it a certain appeal rare among crossover SUVs. On the plus side, the 2011 Acura ZDX features an interior that artfully [...]

The 2011 Acura RL gains a six-speed automatic transmission for slightly improved fuel economy and acceleration. On paper, the 2011 Acura RL seems like a pretty desirable midsize luxury sedan. Acura has also replaced the RL’s previous five-speed automatic with a new six-speed unit. Handling also remains a praiseworthy RL attribute, thanks to the car’s [...]

Some say the 2011 Acura RDX looks like a metal-beaked angry chicken. Whatever the reason, though, the RDX deserves better. For one, the Acura RDX is one of the most pleasing compact crossovers to drive. Complementing the RDX’s swift acceleration is the optional "Super Handling" All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system that truly makes this Acura stand [...]

The Acura brand is typically the purveyor of sensible luxury cars with strong value and copious features. That mindset also applies to the 2011 Acura MDX, but in this case the MDX also happens to be one of the most luxurious and fun-to-drive midsize luxury crossover SUVs in its class. Much of the fun-to-drive quality [...]